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There are 8 ways to get from Dubai to Petra by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane DXB - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 23m
    $167–400

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane DXB - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 3m
    $131–398

  3. Drive  2,538.5 km

    1. Drive from Dubai to Petracar car 2,538.5 km
    26h 20m
    $400–578

  4. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SHJ - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    12h 39m
    $161–397

  5. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane AUH - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    13h 23m
    $147–551

  6. Fly Dubai International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane DXB - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    12h 12m
    $180–532

  7. Fly Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane DXB - TLV
    2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    13h 20m
    $375–801

  8. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane SHJ - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    13h 23m
    $194–459

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,313.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Petra. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), walk to Queen Alia Airport, take the bus to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the taxi to Abdali Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubai to Petra in around 26h 20m.

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